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The Poole BID Big Clean returns for a second year to Poole town centre from Monday, April 23 until Saturday, April 28.

Poole BID is encouraging volunteers who are aged 16 and above to lend a hand in helping to give Poole town centre its annual spring clean. There are many jobs available to those who are willing to donate their time, including weeding flowerbeds, painting, throwing away litter and helping to ensure Poole is a clean and safe town to all those who visit.

Justin Hundley-Appleton, BID manager, commented: “We were so pleased with the amount of people who supported last year’s Big Clean we decided to run the event again, and we hope the community will once again come together to help give Poole a spring clean in the lead up to the summer season.

“This is a great event for friends and families to get involved with, and any professional tradespeople willing to offer their time would be most welcomed.

“We’re working really hard this year to make sure Poole stays on the map as a must-visit tourist destination. We have so much to offer and we hope local businesses will support this initiative and do their part in helping to tidy up the town.

Poole BID will be offering daily prizes for participating businesses and offering a ‘Best Spring Clean Shop Front’ award at the end of the month. There is no need to fill in any entry forms; all businesses will be included in the competition.

Poole BID has also arranged equipment for accessing hard-to-reach areas such as gutters and high level windows. Any businesses interested in using this equipment should contact info@poolebid.com for more information.

Poole BID and Borough of Poole has announced the winner of Poole’s Small Business Saturday ‘Seek out Santa’ competition. Throughout December ‘Seek out Santa’ Trail finders have been busy exploring local small shops and brands in Poole Town Centre, Ashley Cross, Ashley Road and Broadstone, collecting stickers in a bid to win the prize!

The lucky winner of the Christmas Hamper filled with Dorset goodness from On the Green Interiors, Ashley Cross is Max and Family of Broadstone, Dorset. Congratulations!

James Irvine, On the Green Interiors located in Ashley Cross and Les Robertson, BID Manager, Poole BID picking the winning entry

James Irvine, Co-owner of On the Green Interiors said: “We’ve been delighted with the response to the ‘Seek out Santa’ Trail as part of Small Business Saturday. It’s been great to be part of an initiative that highlights local independent brands and shops across Poole and encourages families to explore and chance upon new shops!”

Les Robertson, BID Manager, Poole BID said “Shopping locally is a way of supporting the people who live around you. By shopping, eating and drinking at a local small business, you are helping boost the local economy. Small Business Saturday and the festive activities around Christmas are a key part of our plans to create awareness of what’s on offer in Poole and encourage shoppers into the shops all year round.”

Adrian Trevett, Economic Development Manager, Borough of Poole, added: “Small businesses are vital for the economy of Poole and account for over 95% of our companies. We should all do what we can to support them and this really means spend our money with them!”

‘Seek Out Santa’ between 2nd and 18th December for your chance to win!

Join us in celebrating and supporting small shops, cafes, pubs and businesses across the Borough of Poole in the lead up to Christmas by ‘Seeking out Santa’.
This fun Prize Draw Competition is our local celebration of the ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative which takes place on Saturday 2 December 2017.

How to Enter
Pick up a ‘Seek out Santa’ Trail Leaflet in your local Library, Poole Tourist Information Centre (within Poole Museum) or at one of the 20 participating stores.
Or simply download and print out the leaflet here: Seek out Santa
Collect stickers from 5 participating shops to enter our Competition and Prize Draw for the chance to win a fabulous Christmas Hamper from ‘On the Green Interiors’

Terms and Conditions
The competition run from 2-18 December 2017.
The closing date for receipt of entries is 10am Monday 18 December 2017.
The draw will take place on Tuesday 19 December 2017.
The submitted entry form must be completed in full (with a minimum of 5 stickers).
The competition is not open to Borough of Poole Councillors, employees or families or Poole BID Board Members, employees or families or participating shops across the Borough of Poole.
A winner will be picked at random from all the completed entries received by 10am on Monday 18 December 2017.
The winner will be notified and receive their Hamper Prize by Saturday 23 December 2017. Prize must be redeemed by Saturday 23 December 2017.
The prize is a Christmas Hamper by ‘Hampers on the Green’.
Stickers can be collected at any of the 20 participating stores or businesses listed in this year’s ‘Seek out Santa’ Trail Map. Only one sticker can be collected from any given participating shop or business.
No purchase necessary. There is no cash alternative.
The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable.
Promoter’s decision is final and in the event of a dispute, no correspondence will be entered into.
By taking part in this competition, entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Any break of these terms and conditions by the winner may result in the forfeiture of the prize.

A fun-filled schedule of festive events is planned for this year’s Poole Christmas Extravaganza which will take place throughout Poole town centre and Poole Quay over four days, starting on Thursday, November 30 until Sunday, December 3.

In partnership with Poole BID, the Christmas Extravaganza will see a jam-packed calendar of entertainment; including several viewings of the Water Fountain Laser Projection Show coming to Poole for the first time this year, fireworks, three stages of live music, a winter bar and a Christmas tree light switch on at both Poole Quay and Falkland Square.

On Saturday, December 2 and Sunday, December 3 a Christmas market on Poole Quay will showcase traditional Christmas trade stands with exclusive gift items available to purchase.

The Extravaganza’s schedule is bursting with entertainment and activities sure to get you in the Christmas spirit including a visit from the man himself, Santa Claus, who will arrive on a City Cruises’ boat to Poole Quay at 11.00am on Sunday, December 3. Santa will parade through Poole on his Christmas train, joined by The Mayor of Poole Councillor Lindsay Wilson and the stars of the Lighthouse’s panto performance of Cinderella. Santa’s procession will start at Poole Quay, moving towards Old Orchard and then through the High Street to Falkland Square.

Les Robertson, Poole BID manager, said: “Poole’s Christmas Extravaganza is going to be a spectacle to behold this year with plenty of live entertainment and lights galore. There truly will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Other seasonal activities and festive competitions with fantastic prizes to be won, also organised by Poole BID, will take place throughout December, but Poole’s Christmas Extravaganza will be held over four days starting on Thursday, November 30.”

For further information about Poole’s Christmas Extravaganza and to see a full list of entertainment visit: www.poolebid.com/news-events/ or follow Poole BID on social media for live updates.

Godfrey’s a Happy Dog.
His Local Pet Shop Marshalls Pet Store has signed up for Small Business Saturday on 2nd December 2017. Have you?

Independent businesses across Poole are preparing to celebrate ‘Small Business Saturday’ on 2 December 2017 with offers and deals to encourage people to support their local small shops and brands.

Cllr Janet Walton, Leader of the Council, Borough of Poole with ‘local resident’, Godfrey, the dog outside his local pet store Marshalls Pet Food Store located in Ashley Cross, Poole

Godfrey, the dog, is a happy hound, as his local shop Marshall’s Pet Food Store in Ashley Cross, Poole has pledged to take part.

Emma Marshall, Owner of Marshalls Pet Food Store said: “We are celebrating our sixth year in business here in Ashley Cross. Small Business Saturday is a great platform for a small business such as ours to raise their profile and boost footfall in the lead up to Christmas.”

Borough of Poole together with Poole BID (Poole Business Improvement District) are delighted to support Small Business Saturday, helping boost the local economy with a campaign to encourage people to shop locally on the day and all year round.

Cllr Janet Walton, Leader of the Council, Borough of Poole, said: “We are keen to support our small business sector on this important day in the shopping calendar. It is a great opportunity for small organisations and local retailers to showcase their business as well as provide shoppers with fun activities and great deals.”

Julian McLaughlin, Head of Growth and Infrastructure, Borough of Poole, said: “Small shops and independent businesses are the heartbeat of our local economy and community. We are thrilled to support them and enable them to thrive across our high streets and shopping parades. It’s an opportunity for them to promote their businesses and to put them on the map by encouraging people to buy local!”

If you run a small business in the Poole area – shop, café, pub or other business and you want to promote your business to shoppers and customers now is the time to sign up! Download the Small Business Saturday toolkit for free signs, posters and other marketing materials to help plan and customise your promotions.

Borough of Poole together with Poole Business Improvement District (Poole BID) are delighted to support ‘Small Business Saturday’ on Saturday 2 December 2017, helping boost the local economy with a campaign to encourage people to shop locally on the day and all year round.

Megan Noble, Cllr Janet Walton, Leader of the Council, Borough of Poole, James Irvine and Brenden Frankham promoting their paint range in On the Green Interiors located in Ashley Cross

Small businesses are central to the continued health and vibrancy of our local economy and Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to celebrate and support small shops and independent businesses across the borough by encouraging people to shop locally.

Councillor Janet Walton, Leader of the Council, Borough of Poole, said: “We are keen to support our small business sector on this important day in the shopping calendar. It is a great opportunity for small organisations and local retailers to showcase their business as well as provide shoppers with fun activities and great deals in the lead up to Christmas.”

Cllr Janet Walton, Leader of the Council, Borough of Poole displaying merchandise in On the Green Interiors located in Ashley Cross

If you run a small business in Poole or Bournemouth – shop, café, pub or other business and you want to promote your business to shoppers and customers now is the time to sign up! Click here to download the Small Business Saturday toolkit for free signs, posters and other marketing materials to help plan, customise and launch your promotions.

Congratulations to Volcano Jewellery (113 High Street) who won the competition of the ‘Best Dressed Window’ during the Poole BID Big Spring Clean! The Spring Clean, held back in May, encouraged all businesses to clean up their frontage and dress up their windows in time for the International Maritime Festival that was held in the town.

Volcano, the lucky winners, won restaurant vouchers and chose to go to The Stable (2 High Street) on Thursday night with the team! Congratulations, and thank you to everyone who got involved in this years ‘Big Spring Clean!’

Volcano Jewellery is an independent jewellery shop in Poole High Street, specialising in silver and costume jewellery. They were established in 1989 and have won awards for their displays and customer service. They are open 7 days a week and are well worth a visit and a browse!

HAVE YOUR SAY

We want to hear from all 512 businesses in the BID area regarding the proposed business plan. Please tell us your thoughts, suggestions and comments on the priorities and projects to make sure it will work for you.